KFC Launches New Lemonade, Sauces and a Big Bucket Deal
KFC is refreshing its menu with new sips, dips and deals that fans don't want to miss.
The popular fried chicken joint recently added a slew of exclusive new Pepsi drinks, including Salted Caramel Pepsi and Tropicana Energy Escape. Still, social media users are all fawning over another new drink it's adding to its menus: Prickly Pear Lemonade.
The arrival of the tart and tangy new beverage is tied to a larger menu update that KFC has planned for this spring, one that offers two bold new dipping sauces, a Boneless Bucket deal and even more rotating $10 steals.
"Figuring out what's for dinner is something everyone deals with," Melissa Cash, chief marketing officer at KFC U.S., shared in a statement. "We took what our fans love about $10 Tuesday and expanded it into something bigger-a weekday experience with more options at the same $10 price-so you can switch things up without spending more."
KFC Adds a New Prickly Pear Lemonade, Honey Chili Crisp and Jalapeño Ranch Sauces to Menus
According to an official statement shared with Parade, KFC's new Prickly Pear Lemonade makes the "perfect pear-ing" to any meal or snack. It starts with KFC's Signature Lemonade that's then infused with the sweet taste of prickly pear for a "vibrant, refreshing sip that perfectly complements your fried chicken favorites."
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Along with the new beverage, KFC has two new sauces for customers to "dip, drench, and dunk" their chicken in.
- Honey Chili Crisp, which the brand says offers the perfect balance of sweetness and heat.
- Jalapeño Ranch, something KFC calls a combination of creamy ranch, cilantro and jalapeño for a fresh, "herb-forward kick."
All of which fans seem already enamored with, as one gushed on Instagram, "That prickly pear lemonade sounds delicious."
"Damn KFC STEPPIN up to da plate," a second declared.
A third simply said, "Yum."
"Definitely trying that prickly pear signature lemonade," someone else shared on Facebook. "Yum."
"Oooh that sounds delicious!" another cheered, noting, "Ten bucks isn't bad."
"I shouldn't have seen this at this hour 🤤," one more joked.
KFC's New "Bucket of the Day" and "Boneless Bucket for One" Deals Promise to Deliver Big Flavor and Value
The fan-favorite fast-food chain is also building on the success of its popular $10 Tuesday Deal (which will still get fans an eight-piece mixed bucket for $10) by launching its new "Bucket of the Day" offer and "Boneless Bucket for One."
As its name implies, KFC said its new value-oriented promotion will feature a different $10 bucket each weekday.
- Monday: 24-piece nuggets with four sauces
- Tuesday: 8-piece drums & thighs
- Wednesday: 10 wings with two sauces
- Thursday: 8 tenders with four sauces
- Friday: 24-piece nuggets with four sauces
Its new Boneless Bucket for One isn't limited to any day of the week, and features three Original Recipe tenders, five nuggets, fries and a medium drink.
When Will KFC's New Lemonade Flavor and Bucket Deals Be Available?
KFC expects all of its new menu offers to be available beginning on Monday, May 4, while its new Bucket deals are available now.
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This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 9:55 AM.